On the day the Melbourne Cup runs 30 minutes after the reserve bank announces its interest rate decision, overseas travel figures are never going to make anyone sit up and take notice.
A "gold rush" type obsession with abalone could cost more lives, according to a fishing expert, as the search continues for a Malaysian national washed away while searching for the marine delicacy.
Virgin Australia's proposed takeover of Skywest and Tiger Airways Australia is a tricky issue for the regulators assessing the deal, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Rod Sims
A company that booked the ship Athena for a series of Australian cruises has gone into voluntary administration, casting doubt on the travel plans of thousands of people.
The state government has defended its selection of a South Korean associated company to build an artificial reef at Geographe Bay in the state's south.
The contentious development of Smiths Beach near Yallingup has taken another twist, with the owners of the 40.5 hectare site putting the land on the market.
The economic ties between China and Australia are extending beyond the resources sector to financial services, education, tourism and agriculture, the federal government says.
Growing interest from China and Australians wanting to explore their own backyard is set to boost tourism spending to almost $72 billion over the coming year.
Asia's economic boom is not just about resources, as its rapidly growing middle class will help lift demand for Australia's food, tourism and farming sectors, Treasurer Wayne Swan says.
The Singaporean government has admitted that the island state will be impacted by Qantas's decision to move its regional hub to Dubai but says it can replace the lost airline and passenger flows.
Chinese visitors spent more than $150 million in Western Australia over the last 12 months, after visitor numbers surged by 43.3 per cent over the previous year.
Perth hotel rooms experienced the largest jump in occupancy and room rates in Australia in the first half of 2012, with lodging prices rising to 21 per cent above the national average, new research
Qantas should not be written off as it remains a very strong national carrier and is addressing problems with its international service, Tourism Australia boss Andrew McEvoy says.
Tourism from Indonesia and Malaysia is expected to rapidly rise by 2015, while the number Australians holiday overseas is showing signs of easing, a survey has found.
Damning findings have been made against organisers of the 2011 Kimberley Ultramarathon which left runners suffering horrific burns after a bushfire swept through the race route.
The state government is seeking a development partner to build and operate a world-class ecotourism experience in Francois Peron National Park, in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area.
Melbourne has claimed gold as the world's most liveable city, but Sydney has lost its status as Australia's second most desirable destination ... to Adelaide.
Short-term visitors rose more than departing residents in June, but the flood of travellers out of the country is still overwhelming the flow of visitors.
Crown Limited and the state government have struck an agreement that is expected to result in the development of a new 500-room luxury hotel at the Burswood Entertainment Complex and a substantial
Australian Infrastructure Fund (AIX) says that passenger growth at its portfolio of airports grew by 1.3 per cent in May compared with the same month a year earlier.
